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Telephone
0330 123 2523
Address
Cornwall College St Austell Tregonissey Road St Austell Cornwall PL25 4Dj
Email
enquiries@cornwall.ac.uk
Opening Hours
8:30 - 17:00

Cornwall College St Austell

We offer one of the widest ranges of vocational courses from Acting to Visual Art to Catering and Construction, with all subject areas located in dedicated learning environments, giving you focused quality training with industry led programmes to deliver key skills. 

At Cornwall College St Austell our specialist courses will give you the right environment to explore, discover and progress.  Whether you are interested in catering, hairdressing, construction or media; our highly practical courses are designed to allow you to grow in confidence and ability, giving you the chance to progress to University study or employment. 

As well as full-time courses, we also offer apprenticeships across a wide range of subjects and we also provide professional qualifications for people looking to enhance their career prospects and aspirations. 

Please notify us in advance if you are unable to attend college via our Absence Form

  Featured Courses

Music Performance Diploma

Level 2 • Full-time • Cornwall College St Austell

Learn how to write, perform and record songs with a BBC Radio 2 award nominated musician and songwriter. If you want to develop and improve your creative and practical skills as a creative musician then this is the course for you! You will be learning from an experienced, practicing musician. Learn to develop song -writing, composing, performance, sequencing, production and recording skills in studio spaces with not only digital but also analogue capabilities! Get creative and learn with Industry endorsed practitioners!

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NCFE CACHE Extended Diploma In Health And Social Care

Level 2 • Full-time • Cornwall College St Austell

If you want to make a positive difference to someone’s life by contributing to their health, happiness and wellbeing then a career in Health and Social Care is the choice for you. The Level 2 course will allow you to gain an applied knowledge of the health and social care sector and will develop your knowledge and understanding of key areas relating to current practice. You will need good communication skills and a passion to support individuals to live a more independent and fulfilling life. The course aims to help you enhance the skills you already possess and develop others such as the ability to treat people with dignity, empathy and excellent time management. Studying the course will introduce you to some of the practices being used within health and social care settings such as hospitals, care homes and children’s centres. This will include person-centred care, infection prevention and communication strategies and could be developed in the classroom, equipped clinical room or work placement. As well as providing an excellent knowledge base in health and social care, this qualification is ideal for students who want to achieve a nationally recognised qualification and aspire to achieve a career working in the health and social care sector.

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Site Carpentry Apprenticeship

Level 3 • Work-based • Cornwall College Camborne, Cornwall College St Austell

The level 3 Site Carpentry qualification are for learners who are interested in developing the specific technical and professional skills that can lead to meaningful employment in the construction industry as a site carpenter. This qualification will also open doors to employment across the world in place such as Australia, New Zealand and Canada. You will also be able to access university courses on completion of this course as past leaners have gone on to become site managers, project managers and Architects.

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Make-Up Artistry Technical Certificate

Level 2 • Full-time • Cornwall College St Austell

If you would like to work in the theatre, film or television industry as a hair and make-up artist, or run your own make-up business, then our courses will give you the wide range of skills you need from applying simple make-up to more intricate, theatrical make-up. This Level 2 Technical Certificate in Make-up Artistry aims to provide you with a range of essential technical and practical skills and knowledge, which will equip you to seek employment or further training within the make-up Industry.

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  Facilities

The Space

Cornwall College St Austell student zone called The Space - wide shot of whole room

At our St Austell campus we have a brand new student social area, The Space.

Fully furnished with lounge seating, a chill-out room to watch DVDs, a pool table, dart board, and multiple video game consoles – it is a great place to spend time with friends in between lessons.

All design decisions were driven by our learner voice. This space, “The Space”, is for them.

The Bay

Students getting food in Bicton College's restaurant

The Bay cafeteria is our dedicated outlet for all learners, visitors and staff to take a break and have access to a great range of hot meals, an extensive salad bar, snacks, hot & cold drinks and refreshments. All dietary requirements are catered for by professional, friendly staff and students alike. Opening for breakfast and lunch, please come and take advantage of our competitively priced offerings.

  Subject Areas

Access to HE
Accounting
Arts & Media
Business School
Catering
Children, Schools & Families
Construction
Digital Academy
Engineering
Foundation Learning
GCSEs & Functional Skills
Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy
Health & Social Care
Hospitality & Front of House
Motor Vehicle
Music & Performing Arts
Social Care & Health
Travel & Tourism

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  Events

Virtual University Open Day at Cornwall College St Austell – February 2021

Virtual University Open Day at Cornwall College St Austell – February 2021

9 February 2021, 17:00-19:30

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Virtual Courses and Careers Advice Event at Cornwall College St Austell – February 2021

Virtual Courses and Careers Advice Event at Cornwall College St Austell – February 2021

9 February 2021, 17:00-19:30

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Twilight Taster Evening at Cornwall College St Austell

Twilight Taster Evening at Cornwall College St Austell

23 March 2021, 17:00-19:00

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Courses and Careers Advice Event at Cornwall College St Austell – May 2021

Courses and Careers Advice Event at Cornwall College St Austell – May 2021

20 May 2021, 17:00-19:30

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University Open Day at Cornwall College St Austell – May 2021

University Open Day at Cornwall College St Austell – May 2021

20 May 2021, 17:00-19:30

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  News

Twins take important steps towards dance careers

Twins take important steps towards dance careers

21st January 2021

A set of twin sisters from Cornwall College are proving that it takes two to tango as they dance their way towards their dream careers.

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Huge opportunity for those looking to work in care sector

Huge opportunity for those looking to work in care sector

19th January 2021

Those looking to find out how to get into a career in caring are being urged to attend a virtual taster event that will detail exactly what they need to do.

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Gardening to soothe the soul

Gardening to soothe the soul

17th December 2020

An exciting new gardening project has been launched to develop horticulture skills and knowledge while revamping and improving disused poly-tunnels.

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Heligan student elves on Santa’s ‘very good’ list

Heligan student elves on Santa’s ‘very good’ list

17th December 2020

Acting students at Cornwall College St Austell are working as elves at The Lost Gardens of Heligan this Christmas.

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Coppice Theatre Christmas special spot for up and coming actor

Coppice Theatre Christmas special spot for up and coming actor

15th December 2020

It’s a very merry Christmas for a St Austell acting student who is celebrating after landing a role with Coppice Theatre.

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